Serving 308 students in grades 5-8, Hoosic Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 31% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 28% (which was lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
308 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)28%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
98%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Hoosic Valley Middle School?
308 students attend Hoosic Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Hoosic Valley Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoosic Valley Middle School?
Hoosic Valley Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hoosic Valley Middle School offer ?
Hoosic Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Hoosic Valley Middle School part of?
Hoosic Valley Middle School is part of Hoosic Valley Central School District.
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